Best Film Schools Near Pooler, GA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pooler, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering film programs. Pooler has a population of about 27,235. Median household income is $91,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning film-related role is Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film at a median $85,050 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Film Schools to Pooler

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer film programs near Pooler, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pooler city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Pooler. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, GA 9.6 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,954
Avg net price $49,430/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA 133.6 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,140
Avg net price $20,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Middle Georgia State University

Macon, GA 152.5 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,863
Avg net price $12,361/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA 177.5 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
88.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,726
Avg net price $13,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 241

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA 205.4 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,730
Avg net price $15,844/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA 206.1 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,179
Avg net price $8,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 212.9 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Atlanta Metropolitan State College

Atlanta, GA 213.8 miles from Pooler
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,252
Avg net price $5,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia film page.

Film Wages Near Pooler

Pooler is part of the Savannah, GA metro area (BLS area code 42340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Film and Video Editors $51,280 GA statewide $53,866
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $85,050 GA statewide $89,338
Producers and Directors $61,090 Savannah, GA $64,170
Special Effects Artists and Animators $81,390 GA statewide $85,494
Audio and Video Technicians $56,450 Savannah, GA $59,296
Sound Engineering Technicians $77,010 GA statewide $80,893
Writers and Authors $68,030 Savannah, GA $71,460
Graphic Designers $56,760 Savannah, GA $59,622

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Pooler at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,235 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,497 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited film schools are near Pooler, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering film programs near Pooler. The closest is Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA (9.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Savannah College of Art and Design (9.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying film roles near Pooler?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying film-related roles near Pooler are: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film ($85,050), Special Effects Artists and Animators ($81,390), Sound Engineering Technicians ($77,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Savannah instead of Pooler?

Savannah, GA is 6.8 miles from Pooler and has its own set of local film programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Pooler an affordable place to study film?

Pooler’s median household income of $91,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pooler while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Pooler

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Pooler:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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